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Al-Taawoun vs Al-Nassr: Prediction and odds on the Match on 29 August 2025

Al-Nassr kicks off their 2025-26 Saudi Pro League campaign at the Al-Taawoun Club Stadium, eager to set the tone for a stronger season ahead. Last year didn’t go according to plan for a club of their stature, especially considering the quality in their squad, but that chapter is behind them. With new signings for the team, Al-Nassr look sharper and hungrier this time around.

For Al-Taawoun, the story has been one of struggle. They slipped down to 8th place last season, five points worse than their 2023/24 finish. Facing Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in the opener is no easy task, especially with the visitors already stung by their Saudi Super Cup defeat to Al-Ahli just last week. The prediction here is a win for Al-Nassr and Ronaldo to score his first goal for the team this season. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available. 

Al-Taawoun: form and statistics

Al-Taawoun struggled last season, finishing 8th place in the league, five points worse than their 2023/24 finish. They earned a total of 45 points with 12 wins, 9 draws, and 13 losses from a total of 34 games played. Their last preseason game against Olympiacos was filled with mixed feelings for Al-Taawoun. Al-Ettifaq have been in the market for new players, but the team needs to get back to the level they were. Taawoun haven’t lost to Al-Nassr in their last three meetings, and they might pose a big threat to Al-Nassr on Friday. 

Al-Taawoun: Possible Lineup

Al-Taawoun has been in the market for new players, and they’ve acquired quite a few players from top teams this season. This is the first game of the season, and Chamusca must give his all in this game. 

Player to watch out for: Musa Barrow

The 25-year-old Gambian striker bagged 13 goals in the league last season and he is ready to test Al-Nassr’s defense.

🔖 Al-Taawoun Probable starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Atiah – Mahzari, Al-Ahmed, Rivas, Girotto – El Mahdioui, Al Kuwaykibi – Mandash, Fajr, Barrow – Martinez

👤 Head coach: Pericles Chamusca 

Al-Nassr: form and statistics

Al-Nassr managed to finish third place in the league last season, trailing 5 points behind second-placed Al-Hilal and the current Saudi Champions Al-Ittihad. Al-Nassr had a terrible season compared to the 23/24 season, when they finished in second place with 82 total points. Last season, they finished 3rd placed in the league with 70 points, earning 21 victories, 7 draws, and 6 losses from a total of 34 games played. They scored a total of 80 goals and conceded 38. Al-Nassr is still in the market to fortify their squad ahead of the coming season. They have been linked with numerous players in Europe, but they have also attracted big names. Kingsley Coman joined from Bayern Munich, and Joao Felix also joined from Chelsea, and he scored his first goal for the team in the semifinals of the Saudi Super Cup against Al-Ittihad. 

Al-Nassr lost the chance to win their first silverware this season against Al-Ahli in the Saudi Super Cup finals. Al-Nassr dominated the game with Ronaldo winning the play-of-the-match award despite their loss. The game ended in a 2-2 full-time draw, but Al-Ahli won 3-5 on penalties with Mendy making decisive saves to gear his team to Saudi Super Cup victory for the second time in the club’s history. 

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo, has won the Roshn Saudi League top-scorer award for the second season in a row. He will be aiming to score his first goal of the season on Friday.

Al-Nassr: Possible Lineup

Jorge Jesus won his first competitive game for Al-Nassr last week against the current Saudi champions, but he lost to Al-Ahli in the finals. Jorge Jesus has brought a different kind of flair to the team with the addition of Kingsley Coman, making runs from the right, and Joao Felix playing behind Cristiano Ronaldo. The team will miss Sadio Mane’s impact on the field as he was sent off in the semifinal game against Al-Ittihad.

Player to watch out for: Cristiano Ronaldo

The 40-year-old legend scored 35 goals in 2024-25 season, emerging as the league's top scorer. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo, has won the Roshn Saudi League top-scorer award for the second season in a row. 

🔖 Al-Nassr Probable starting lineup (4-4-1-1)

Bento – Mohamed Simakan, Inigo Martinez, Ayman Yahya, Boushal,— Kingsley Coman, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Marcelo Brozovic, Angelo – Joao Felix – Cristiano Ronaldo

👤 Head coach: Jorge Jesus 

Al-Taawoun vs Al-Nassr: Head-to-head statistics

Al-Taawoun have been a thorn in Al-Nassr’s side, going unbeaten in their last three meetings. Overall, Al-Nassr leads with 15 wins to Al-Taawoun’s 7, and 4 draws in 26 matches.

Al-Taawoun vs Al-Nassr: Betting Tips & Odds

• No losses for Al-Taawoun in their last three meetings, and the bet on Al-Taawoun to win or draw this game is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 3.14 odds;
• Some Betway experts believe that both teams will find the net, and this option is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 1.64 odds;
• Al-Nassr are the clear favorites heading into this game, and the odds for Al-Nassr to win this game is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for 1.31 odds;

Al-Taawoun vs Al-Nassr match prediction 29 August 2025

Al-Taawoun will lean on their passionate home fans to help them bring the win home, or the worst case, draw the game because of the calibre of their opponents. Ronaldo hasn't won the Saudi Pro League since joining the team, and that's his goal this season. Al-Nassr has moved past their recent Saudi Super Cup loss to Al-Ahli, and it's ahead for Al-Nassr in the new season. I believe Al-Nassr will win this game, and we can expect a total of over 2.5 goals here. Taawoun will find the net as well, as they have scored in their last two meetings against Al-Nassr. Ronaldo will also be aiming to score his first goal in the season opener. 

Our match prediction: is a total of over 1.5 goals in the second half for a coefficient of 1.61 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: is for Al-Nassr to win the first half for a coefficient of 1.71 in the Betway bookmaker.

Lastly: A both teams to score for 1.64 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.